- 1). Apply painter's tape to the trim, and lay plastic sheets or canvas drop cloths on the floor. Although you don't need to worry about ruining furniture in a vacant interior, you still need to protect trim and floor spaces from accidental drips.
- 2). Apply latex primer to the wall if you are going to switch from a dark color to a lighter color. Use tinted latex primer if you're going from a light color to a darker tone. If you're painting over a similarly colored surface, you don't need primer. When applying primer, start at the edges with a paintbrush. Once you have primed the edges, prime the main surfaces using a roller. Let the primer dry for 24 hours.
- 3). Paint the vacant interior with latex paint in the color you want. A flat or eggshell finish is the most common for interior walls. Paint the edges first with a brush, then use a roller on main surfaces.
- 4). Paint a second coat if necessary after the first coat dries for at least two hours.
- 5). Remove the painter's tape and plastic sheets after 24 hours. Your vacant interior is now freshly painted and ready for furniture.
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